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  • K-Dramas Lead Netflix’s Global Top 10 in 2022

    Following hits last year including Squid Game and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Netflix members across the globe have continued embracing shows from Korea in 2022. For 10 of the 13 weeks in 2022, Korean series have been #1 in Netflix’s Global Non-English series Top 10.

    This week’s Non-English series Top 10 features six Netflix original shows from Korea, with Business Proposal claiming the top spot for the third consecutive week.

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    Business Proposal, a romantic comedy based on the popular webtoon, is also the third most-watched of all series globally this week, behind only Bridgerton (Season 1 and 2) with over 32 million watch hours. The show was also #1 in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and #2 in India and Sri Lanka this week.

    The enduring popularity of Korean drama goes beyond romantic comedies, with a diversity of genres including a zombie thriller (All Of Us Are Dead) and a youth crime drama (Juvenile Justice) both reaching #1 in the Non-English series Top 10 this year.

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    All Of Us Are Dead, which premiered in January this year, has already become the third most-watched Non-English series of all time on Netflix.

    You can view this week’s full Top 10 here. The six Korean series in this week’s Top 10 include Business Proposal (#1), Twenty Five Twenty One (#2), Forecasting Love & Weather (#4), Juvenile Justice (#6), All Of Us Are Dead (#7), and Thirty-Nine (#9). 

    The season one finale of Business Proposal also saw strong fan reactions across social platforms. The show captured the hearts of global fans with its gripping romance, fast-paced storytelling, and a charming ensemble cast. Here are some highlights from fans reacting to the final episodes this week:

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  • ‘Our Blues’ Cast & Creators Talk About Netflix’s Omnibus K-Drama Set on Jeju Island

    A new K-drama is heading to Netflix, bringing us grounded and comforting stories about people who are in different stages and must face different aspects of their lives. Set on the warm, lively Jeju Island, the omnibus drama Our Blues promises a series of beautiful tales revolving around the island’s inhabitants.

    Before the premiere of its pilot episode this April 9, we got to attend Netflix’s virtual press conference for Our Blues, where the creators and cast of the TV show shared some interesting details on how they formed the series and the characters that live in it. Check out the highlights of the presscon below:

    Different stories tied together by Jeju Island

    A refreshing format for a K-drama, Our Blues tells the stories of fourteen characters whose lives are somehow connected through the Seopseop 5-day Market of the Pureung village– some are friends, neighbors, and relatives. Each episode is told through the eyes of one or two characters, and with every episode, the viewers are given a glimpse of the lives of the other characters who have their own stories to tell in yet another episode.

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    “An omnibus style is something that I wanted to try on a drama series for over ten years,” shared writer Noh Hee-kyung. “I kind of, got sick and tired of just seeing a male lead and a female lead. You know, we are all the main characters in each of our lives, but why is it that everything just revolves around two people in a drama? And that question has led me to choose an omnibus style.”

    As for why the writer of the series chose Jeju Island as the setting for this drama, she answered: “I believe Jeju is a place where the very Korean and local sentiments remain intact. In Jeju, the whole neighborhood could be blood-related, and if not, they’re still very close to one another. And their close-knit culture was something I could really use to portray the Korean culture.”

    Experiencing a series & film in one

    Having a fresh format for a K-drama, Our Blues director Kim Kyu-tae also shared how he approached the direction of the show. According to the director, he saw Our Blues as a hybrid between a film and a series.

    “When we were planning the show and I read the script, it felt like a hybrid of a drama series and a movie. It sat on a fine between the two,” Kyu-tae began. “So I also wanted to make sure that this provided the viewers two experiences– one of watching a film and the other of watching a 20-episode series. That is what I focused on the most.

    “I [told] myself, let’s just get back to the basics. I didn’t want to go overboard to kill two birds with one stone. I got back to the basics, I wanted to go about it the classic way, and in a sophisticated way. So that was my focus. Nowadays we tend to see a lot of fancy video techniques, where we sometimes just go for instant thrills and stimulus. But instead of going down that path, I wanted to focus more on the characters, their stories and their emotions. And I didn’t want to force anything onto the viewers. I just wanted to let them watch and slowly immerse themselves into the emotions and stories in a more natural way. I think that’s what’s most important,” the director added.

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    An exciting ensemble of stars

    To bring the captivating stories of Our Blues to life, the production has gathered an impressive ensemble of actors, including Shin Min-ah (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha), Lee Byung-Hun (Mr. Sunshine, Squid Game), Cha Seung-won (One Ordinary Day, The Greatest Love), and Kim Woo-bin (Uncontrollably Fond). Also joining them are Lee Jung-eun, Han Ji-min, Uhm Jung-hwa, Roh Yoon-seo, Bae Hyun-sung, Kim Hye-Ja, Ko Du-shim, Park Ji-hwan, and Choi Young-joon.

    Shin Min-ah and Lee Byung-hun’s chemistry

    Lee Byung-hun stars as Lee Dong-seok, an innocent truck driver who was born and raised in Jeju Island. Dong-seok stumbles upon romance when his paths crossed with Shin Min-ah’s Min Seon-a, the actress’ first role as a mother, who had to leave her child and move to Jeju Island.

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    Asked about his chemistry with Min-ah, Byung-hun shares: “Youthful and energetic was how I always imagined Min-ah, but through filming this drama I got to know that she had a very profound depth to her, and her acting has depth too. I was surprised and impressed, and I think we had very good synergy… She and I had great chemistry while filming, so it was exciting and I felt confident while working with her.”

    Min-ah also shared her experience working with Byung-hun for the third time around in this new series: “This time in Our Blues we met again, and I felt like I had met three different people maybe because we had such different roles before. But I can say that I did feel slightly more comfortable with him, so I think that helped create the chemistry between Dong-seok and Seon-a.”

    Shin Min-ah’s first mother role

    Fresh from the success of last year’s Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Shin Min-ah returns to our screens in Our Blues, this time as a mother. During the press conference, the actress shares her experience acting as a mother for the first time.

    “Min seon-a is a character who is still dwelling in her pain. This is my first role as a mother of a child. There was more pressure for me to depict Seon-a’s emotional changes and how she overcomes her pain rather than the fact that she’s a mother. I thought it would be very difficult. But weirdly, I had an understanding of her character and her mindset. I felt her pain. Her pain and her will to overcome that pain. Those two were I thought, would be exciting for me to depict and I wanted to take on this challenge. I guess you could say, Seon-a’s character was the biggest reason I took on this piece. Her emotions and her personality were relatable for me.”

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    Cha Seung-won as the hardworking father Choi Han-soo

    Cha Seung-won who recently starred alongside Kim Soo-hyun in One Ordinary Day, plays the family man Choi Han-soo. “From how I see it, Han-soo works in Korea to support his family abroad and to raise his daughter abroad. Even though I’m not supporting my family abroad personally, I still had a lot of similar feelings with Han-soo as a father. I brought those thoughts into my acting for this drama. There weren’t any particular directions or processes that I focused on. As writer Noh said, just going with the flow is the best direction for her drama. Her words and penmanship really shined through all the acting, so I really enjoyed that process.”

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    Kim Woo-bin’s comeback as Park Jeong-jun

    It’s been six years since Kim Woo-bin last appeared in a K-drama, and fans of the actor are surely looking forward to his return, especially with his real-life partner, Shin Min-ah, also playing a part in the series. In Our Blues, Woo-bin plays captain Park Jeong-jun, a romantic man with a busy life, from driving off sea divers who harvest Jeju’s sea life to selling fish at the market.

    “I put emphasis on trying to put myself in Jeong-jun’s shoes,” stated Woo-bin during the press conference. “So to understand how he grew up and the emotions he feels. I just followed through writer Noh’s script. I followed the emotional journey of Jeong-jun. And while I was getting prepared for the role, I wanted to understand the environment that he lives in. So I went over to Jeju earlier than I needed to, to meet and talk with some boat captains and sometimes just follow around haenyeo divers to see how they commute, and also learn how to trim fish. So I put a lot of time into trying to understand him.”

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    Where to stream ‘Our Blues’

    More characters, each with their beautiful and fleshed-out stories, are coming to the K-drama Our Blues, which will premiere on Netflix this April 9, 2022. New episodes will be released every Saturday and Sunday at 10 PM, Philippine time. For more information, visit the show’s official page on Netflix.

    ABOUT ‘OUR BLUES’
    Director: Kim Kim Kyu-tae
    Writer: Noh Hee-kyung
    Starring: Shin Min-ah, Lee Byung-Hun, Cha Seung-won, Kim Woo-bin, Lee Jung-eun, Han Ji-min, Uhm Jung-hwa, Roh Yoon-seo, Bae Hyun-sung, Kim Hye-Ja, Ko Du-shim, Park Ji-hwan, and Choi Young-joon.
    Distributed by: Netflix
    Release Date: April 9, 2022 (with new episodes every Saturday and Sunday, 10 PM Philippine time)

  • 8 K-Dramas To Watch If You Already Miss the Cast of ‘Forecasting Love and Weather’

    Last weekend, Forecasting Love and Weather wrapped up, leaving us with memories of kilig, frustrations, heartbreaks, and inspiring moments involving the life of weather forecasters. Despite giving us sixteen episodes, we still can’t help but feel that we need to see more of its main stars Song Kang and Park Min-young, and even Yura and Yoon Park! If you’re like us who can’t wait to see them on the screen again, why not join us as we take a look back at the shows that these actors have appeared in in the past!

    Nevertheless

    Nevertheless pairs up Song Kang with Han So-hee. It follows Yoo Na-bi, a student at Hongseo University’s Sculpture Department whose bitter experience in love has made her vow not to fall in love again. This vow is challenged, however, when she meets Park Jae-eon, a charming guy who likes to flirt but only sees romantic relationships as a bother.

    Where to watch: Netflix

    What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?

    Park Min-young and Park Seo-jun lead the cast of the romantic comedy ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?‘. The smart, rich, and handsome Lee Young-joon serves as the vice president of a large company. His secretary, Kim Mi-so, has been with him for years but when she suddenly decides to quit, Young-joon realizes how big her role is in his life and does everything to keep her by his side.

    Where to watch: Netflix

    Love Alarm

    Starring Song Kang, Kim So-hyun, and Jong Ga-ram, Love Alarm‘s romantic story is propelled by the eponymous app that notifies people if someone within 10 meters has romantic feelings for them. Kim Jojo is a high school student who has to deal with a lot of hardships at a young age, and must navigate her relationships with the Love Alarm app changing the world’s landscape for romance.

    Where to watch: Netflix

    Her Private Life

    Another Park Min-young drama, Her Private Life follows the talented chief curator of Cheum Museum of Art, Sung Deok-mi, who is secretly a fangirl of the Korean boy group White Ocean and its member Cha Sian. When rumors that the two are dating start to spread, Deok-mi fakes a relationship with the new gallery director Ryan Gold to avoid the bullying of Sian’s fans. Real romance soon buds between the two.

    Where to Watch: Netflix

    Navillera

    Starring Song Kang and Park In-hwan, Navillera is an inspiring tale about a 70-year-old man who just retired from his job and wants to pursue his longtime dream of being a ballet dancer despite his family’s disapproval. In his pursuit of this dream, he meets a young man who also aspires to become a ballet dancer but is hindered by life’s challenges.

    Where to Watch: Netflix

    When The Weather is Fine

    Another Park Min-young starrer, this Korean drama follows Hye-Won, a cello player whose trauma from people who hurt her emotionally leads her to move back to her hometown Bookhyun Village. Here, she meets Eun-Seob, a bookshop owner who has a simple and peaceful life. When the two collide, their lives are forever changed.

    Where to Watch: iQIYI

    Sweet Home

    Song Kang plays a very different role in Sweet Home. The Netflix thriller follows the residents of an apartment complex who are trying to survive amid a mysterious phenomenon where human beings transform and become dangerous creatures that manifest their desires. Song Kang plays Cha Hyun-soo, a survivor who is trying to tame the monster within him.

    Where to Watch: Netflix

    Radio Romance

    Before Forecasting Love and Weather, Yoon Park and Yura worked together in Radio Romance as Lee Gang and Jin Tae-ri respectively. It follows Kim So-hyun’s Song Geu Rim, a radio program writer with great passion, but lacks talent in writing. When her radio program is on the verge of cancellation, she gets to work with top actor Ji Su-ho who can’t do anything without a script.

    Where to Watch: Netflix

    ALSO READ
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  • 12 Wizarding World Titles Hold HBO GO Spellbound as Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Opens in Theatres

    Expecto Patronum! Hogwarts’ wizards, witches and magical creatures are taking over HBO GO and Cartoon Network this April. Building even greater buzz around the theatrical release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore in Philippine cinemas on April 16, Wizarding World titles will enchant fans young and old on the streaming platform and kids’ channel.

    Relive all 12 Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter titles on demand with HBO GO now. In addition, the Harry Potter Movie Marathon runs from April 8 – 23, 8pm daily on Cartoon Network. Here are some of the Wizarding World’s hit shows that have captivated fans globally:

    12 Wizarding World Titles Hold HBO GO Spellbound as Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Opens in Theatres

    Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

    In the second Fantastic Beasts film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) is captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escapes to gather followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. To thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world. Stars an ensemble cast that includes Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Jude Law, Johnny Depp, Zoë Kravitz, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, William Nadylam, Kevin Guthrie, Carmen Ejogo, and Poppy Corby-Tuech.

    12 Wizarding World Titles Hold HBO GO Spellbound as Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Opens in Theatres

    Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

    In the first Fantastic Beasts movie, Academy Award® winner Eddie Redmayne stars as Newt Scamander, the wizarding world’s preeminent magizoologist. In 1926, Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident… were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds. Also stars Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Samantha Morton, Jon Voight, Carmen Ejogo and Colin Farrell.

    12 Wizarding World Titles Hold HBO GO Spellbound as Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Opens in Theatres

    Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

    Fans are invited on a magical first-person journey through the beloved film franchise as it reunites Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and other esteemed cast members and filmmakers across all eight Harry Potter films for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Alumni in the memorable tribute also include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, producer David Heyman and filmmakers Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates.

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    Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses

    Hosted by Academy Award®-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses celebrates the 20th anniversary of the film and continues the Wizarding World spirit showcasing ultimate fan glory on a never-before-seen scale. Featuring hundreds of trivia questions and special guest surprises, this unforgettable event of a lifetime will unveil which fans know the vast, intricately detailed universe like the back of their hand as they compete to take home the title of House Cup Champion.

    12 Wizarding World Titles Hold HBO GO Spellbound as Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Opens in Theatres

    Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)

    Having grossed more than US$381 million at the worldwide box-office, Harry Potter’s final adventure concludes with the climactic final battle against the Dark Lord Voldemort. Making their final stand upon the ramparts of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter and his friends Ron and Hermione face their greatest foe and make the ultimate sacrifice on the landmark journey that spanned a decade. Laced with visual magic and haunting storytelling, the film franchise is brought to its triumphant close with long-time screenwriter Steve Kloves, acclaimed director David Yates and its award-winning cast including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, the late John Hurt, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis and Julie Walters.

    12 Wizarding World Titles Hold HBO GO Spellbound as Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Opens in Theatres

    Filipinos can stream and download all 12 Wizarding World movies and series now on HBO GO. The Harry Potter Movie Marathon airs from April 8 – 23, daily at 8pm on Cartoon Network (Cignal: Ch. 74 (SD), Ch. 220 (HD), Sky Cable: Ch. 43 (SD), Ch. 178 (HD)). Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

    Complete list of Wizarding World titles streaming on HBO GO:

    No.Wizarding World Titles
    1Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
    2Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
    3Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2021)
    4Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (2021)
    5Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
    6Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
    7Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
    8Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
    9Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
    10Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
    11Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
    12Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

    Harry Potter Movie Marathon airing Apr 8 – 23, daily from 8pm on Cartoon Network

  • Where to Stream ‘King Richard’, the Film That Won Will Smith his First Oscar

    From Warner Bros. Pictures comes King Richard, an inspiring biographical film about Richard William, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted tennis athletes of all time. The award-winning sports film premieres Saturday, April 9 first on HBO GO.

    Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (Monsters and Men), King Richard stars Will Smith (Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness, Bad Boys for Life), who won the ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ at the 94th Academy Awards® for his portrayal of Richard William, and Aunjanue Ellis, who earned her first ‘Best Supporting Actress’ Oscar® nomination. Producers Tim White, Trevor White and Will Smith were nominated for the ‘Best Picture’ prize. The screenplay by Zach Baylin was given a nod for ‘Best Original Screenplay’ while Pamela Martin (The Fighter) was in the running for the ‘Best Film Editing’ category. The film’s theme song ‘Be Alive’ featuring lyrics and music by DIXSON and Beyoncé, scored a ‘Best Original Song’ nomination.

    Based on the true story that will inspire the world, King Richard follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world’s greatest sports legends: Venus and Serena Williams.

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    Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams (Smith) is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California’s abandoned tennis courts – rain or shine – the girls are shaped by their father’s unyielding commitment and their mother’s balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them.

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    Aunjanue Ellis (If Beale Street Could Talk, Quantico) plays the girls’ mother Oracene “Brandy” Williams, Saniyya Sidney (Hidden Figures, Fences) stars as Venus Williams, Demi Singleton (Godfather of Harlem) as Serena Williams, with Tony Goldwyn (the Divergent series, Scandal) as coach Paul Cohen and Jon Bernthal (the upcoming The Many Saints of Newark, Ford v Ferrari) as coach Rick Macci. The ensemble also includes Andy Bean (IT Chapter Two), Kevin Dunn (the Transformers films, HBO’s Veep) and Craig Tate (Greyhound).

    Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone and Peter Dodd were executive producers. The behind-the-scenes creative team includes Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Elswit (There Will Be Blood); production designers Wynn Thomas (Da 5 Bloods, Hidden Figures) and William Arnold (The Hate U Give); and two-time Oscar-nominated costume designer Sharen Davis (Dreamgirls, Ray). Music is by Oscar-nominated composer Kris Bowers (Space Jam: A New Legacy, A Concerto is a Conversation).

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    Filipinos can stream or download King Richard from April 9 first on HBO GO. Also enjoy the Oscar-winning blockbuster Dune and other award-winning films such as Judas and the Black Messiah, Bohemian Rhapsody,Tenetand moreon HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

  • National Geographic’s Lineup Goes Larger Than Life This April

    Wondering which titles you could watch on National Geographic this month? This April, learn more about the massive machines, discover the secrets of the past, and follow the lives of lethal animals!

    Engineering Marvels

    Colossal Machines 

    Premieres Monday, April 4 at 9am on National Geographic (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD)

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    Since the beginning of humankind, we’ve looked to the sky and envied the ight of birds. Now, since the explosion of air travel, we dare to push the boundaries of science, going faster, farther and with bigger cargo. This episode strips down the design of the C5 Galaxy, the Airbus Tanker Craft, the CH53 Stallion King, and the Airlander 10. (© COLM1 Productions)

    Massive machines require engineering extremes! This series gives insight into how colossal machines, from mammoth aircraft carriers to sub-zero snow plows, work and change the world. Using CGI and expert insights, the series ‘strip down’ the design of some of the world’s unique colossal machines to reveal their mechanical and engineering secrets.

    Superships: Giants Of The Sea

    Premieres Tuesday, April 5 at 9pm on National Geographic (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD)

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    The main transport mode for global trade is sea shipping – around 90% of traded goods are carried over the waves. Follow these engineering giants of the sea on their journey – from birth to voyage.


    Uncovering The Past

    Ancient Worlds Revealed With Albert Lin

    Premieres Wednesday, April 6 at 9pm on National Geographic (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD)

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    National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin uses advanced digital equipment to map ancient civilizations, revealing never before seen archeological and engineering marvels. His journey takes him throughout Asia, from the tombs of China’s first emperor to Mongolia’s Forbidden Zone in search of Genghis Khan’s burial site to further uncover secrets of ancient worlds that remain hidden.

    Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship

    Premieres Saturday, April 2 at 9pm on National Geographic (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD)

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    It’s an investigative mystery, an emotional human drama, and an archaeological expedition. Follow this documentary as it uncovers the history and secrets of the last American slave ship – The Clotilda, whose wreck resurfaced in 2018 in Alabama.

    Lethal Animals

    Deadliest Week Ever (stunt)

    Premieres Monday – Sunday, April 25 – May 1, at 8:30pm on Nat Geo Wild (Skycable CH66 SD | CH193 HD) 

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    In this year’s Deadliest Week Ever, Nat Geo Wild dives into some of the most dangerous animals in the world. From meerkats to monitor lizards, eagles and antlions, get ready to see some of the deadliest animals alive!

    Leopard Huntress

    Premiers Sunday, April 24, at 8:30pm on Nat Geo Wild (Skycable CH66 SD | CH193 HD) 

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    Follow the Leopard Huntress, Malika, as she reinvents herself in the wild with new ambush techniques outside her comfort zone. Follow her journey as she rebuilds her confidence after losing her cub in a male leopard attack. 

    Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER: Smitten By a Snake

    Premieres Thursday, April 21 at 8.30pm on Nat Geo Wild (Skycable CH66 SD | CH193 HD) 

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    Dr. K and her team see a variety of animals, from rabbits to fish and birds. But one animal that is a constant in her clinic is snakes! This team has treated and cared for all kinds of snakes – from pythons to boa constrictors and everything in between. In this compilation, we’ll see some of the wildest snake stories!

  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From April 4 to 10, 2022

    Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from April 4 to 10, 2022.

    April 4, Monday

    Dune
    (4:20pm, HBO)
    Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.

    I’ve Fallen For You
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    With the news of his parents breaking-up, Alex Boy has to do everything to achieve what he has always wanted; to live in one place as a family together. Alex Girl has set goals for herself and her family. She has to pass UP and get a job later to help her crumbling family.

    Pet Sematary
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near their new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis turns to his neighbor Jud Crandall, setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unspeakable evil with horrific consequences.

    Pet Sematary II
    (11:40pm, Cinemax)
    A young widower(Anthony Edwards)moves with his young son (Edward Furlong)to an old town in Maine. After hearing the legend of the pet cemetery where sometimes the dead are revived; he wants to take his mother from her grave and place her in the special burial ground in hopes of her rejoining the family.

    April 5, Tuesday

    Seven Sundays
    (5pm, PBO)
    Siblings reunite when their father is diagnosed with cancer, and must settle old issues as they spend time together.

    Coach Carter
    (6:05pm, Cinemax)
    In 1999, Ken Carter returns to his old high school in Richmond, California, to get the basketball team into shape. With tough rules and academic discipline, he succeeds in setting the players on a winning streak. But when their grades start to suffer, Carter locks them out of the gym and shuts down their championship season. When he is criticized by the players and their parents, he sticks to his guns, determined that they excel in class as well as on the court.

    Paano Na Kaya
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Two longtime friends become romantically involved after he gets dumped by a girlfriend.

    Baby Driver
    (9pm, HBO)
    Baby, a music-loving orphan also happens to be the prodigiously talented go-to getaway driver for heist mastermind Doc. With the perfect soundtrack picked out for each and every job, Baby ensures Doc’s violent, bank-robbing cronies – including Buddy, Bats and Darling – get in and out of Dodge before it’s too late. He’s not in it for the long haul though, hoping to nail one last job before riding off into the sunset with beautiful diner waitress Debora. Easier said than done.

    April 6, Wednesday

    Jowable
    (10:30am, PBO)
    Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.

    The Hunger Games
    (6:40pm, HBO)
    In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.

    Da One That Ghost Away
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Wanting to save her beloved grandmother’s house from being sequestered, paranormal expert Carmel and her best friend form a squad of ghost hunters with their misfits buddies.

    The Lovely Bones
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family — and her killer. As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.

    April 7, Thursday

    Charlie’s Angels
    (11:20am, Cinemax)
    Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto — a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. But when the cutting edge technology falls into the wrong hands, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help. Now, it’s up to the Angels — Jane, Sabina and the newly recruited Elena — to retrieve Calisto before it can be transformed into a weapon of mass destruction.

    Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Sandy Veloso is a modern-day ugly duckling who is obsessed with her boyfriend. After being dumped by her beau, Sandy is left to ponder why she feels unwanted. Matters turn worse for Sandy when she gets laid off from the company she is working at.

    Catch Me I’m In Love
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    An advocate for the poor begins a rocky romance with the president’s spoiled son while accompanying him on an immersion trip to a rural community.

    Sex and the City 2
    (11:45pm, HBO)
    Fun, fashion and friendship continue to define the lives of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. They have more than they ever wished for, but when the combination of marriage and motherhood approach, the gals take an exotic vacation in Abu Dhabi. The sun-drenched paradise holds many surprises — especially for Carrie, who faces temptation when she unexpectedly runs into Aidan.

    April 8, Friday

    Meet Me In St. Gallen
    (3pm, PBO)
    An aspiring painter and a frustrated musician meet and become instant friends, but decide to end and leave everything as is, just like complete strangers.

    Despicable Me
    (4:05pm, HBO)
    Supervillain Gru, a man who delights in all things wicked, hatches a plan to steal the moon. Surrounded by an army of little yellow minions and his impenetrable arsenal of weapons and war machines, Gru prepares to vanquish all who stand in his way. However, nothing in his calculations and groundwork has prepared him for his greatest challenge: three adorable orphan girls who want to make him their dad.

    April 9, Saturday

    Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Twin sisters with opposite personalities work their way up their father’s company, trying out different jobs within the huge conglomerate.

    2012
    (6:25pm, HBO)
    Earth’s billions of inhabitants are unaware that the planet has an expiration date. With the warnings of an American scientist, world leaders begin secret preparations for the survival of select members of society. When the global cataclysm finally occurs, failed writer Jackson Curtis tries to lead his family to safety as the world starts falling apart.

    My Super Ex-Girlfriend
    (8:25pm, Cinemax)
    Jenny Johnson falls in love with Matt Saunders when they happen to meet on the subway, but when he finds her a little too possessive, he dumps her. It’s a decision he soon regrets because Jenny Johnson has an alter-ego – superhero G-Girl. As Saunders soon finds out, hell hath no fury like a woman with super powers scorned.

    April 10, Sunday

    Pixels
    (12:30pm, Cinemax)
    When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner, to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist in an all-out battle to save the planet.

    Kong: Skull Island
    (5:20pm, HBO)
    Scientists, soldiers and adventurers unite to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. Cut off from everything they know, they venture into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery soon becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape from a primal world where humanity does not belong.

    Unbreakable
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Mariel and Deena have been best friends since college. Their relationship is challenged as family obligations and a tragedy force them to re-evaluate the meaning of loyalty. Exploring whether this friendship survive the ultimate test of love.

    Through Night and Day
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    The film revolves around an engaged couple whose relationship is tested while on a prenup trip to Iceland.

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of April 4 to 10, 2022

    Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.

    If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from April 4 to 10, 2022!

    Netflix

    Green Mothers’ Club (Series)

    April 6 | Watch it here

    Green Mothers’ Club follows five mothers who became friends after meeting each other at their children’s elementary school. Together, the women navigate their lives with each other’s support, facing both challenges and triumphs.

    The In Between (Film)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    After losing her love in a tragic accident, a teen begins to believe that her boyfriend is sending her signs from the other side.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWaL5OLRAk4

    Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (Film)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    This action-packed Korean flick centers on the conflict between the merciless leader of a Black Ops team and an upright prosecutor in a city of spies.

    Dirty Lines (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    Set in the ’80s, this series follows an enterprising college student who builds a career at a phone sex line.

    Elite, Season 5 (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    A new semester begins at Las Encinas, bringing in new students, new love triangles new rules, and another mysterious crime.

    Green Eggs and Ham, Season 2 (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    The Seuss-inspired adventure resumes with an unsolved mystery, a new beginning, and spies!

    Our Blues (Series)

    April 9 | Watch it here

    Starring Shin Min-ah, this Korean series follows multiple stories about people living and working on the bustling Jeju Island.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-NuptznGFE

    My Liberation Notes (Series)

    April 9 | Watch it here

    Three siblings who are bored of their everyday life, seek fulfillment and freedom from their lives that appear to be going nowhere.


    HBO GO

    Tokyo Vice (Film)

    April 7 | Watch it here

    Starring Ken Watanabe and Ansel Elgort, this film is based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, and his daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo.

    A Black Lady Sketch Show, Season 3 (Series)

    April 9 | Watch it here

    This season of the HBO Original comedy series will feature sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, and Quinta Brunson.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNSpoKoW078


    Upstream

    South of Heaven (Film)

    April 6 | Watch it here

    A convicted felon who got early parole after serving twelve years in prison vows to give his childhood love, now suffering from cancer, the best year of her life.


    Apple TV+

    Pinecone & Pony (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    Based on the children’s picture book ‘The Princess and the Pony’, this animated series follows the adventures of the fearless Pinecone and her best pal Pony.

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  • Enjoy New Shows for Everyone in the Family on HBO GO This April

    Delve into the world of true crime in Tokyo Vice and explore society’s views on gender, race and marriage in A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3. In The Flight Attendant Season 2, the young protagonist must rely on her wits to survive and Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito brings fun-filled programming curated for preschoolers – all streaming this month on HBO GO.

    Tokyo Vice
    Premieres Thursday, April 7 on HBO GO

    HBO GO First Look Tokyo Vice

    Inspired by the first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat by American journalist Jake Adelstein, this Max Original crime drama series captures the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in the late ‘90s, where nothing and no one is truly what or who they seem. Told over eight episodes, it is executive produced by Michael Mann, who also directed the pilot episode. Stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi and Tomohisa Yamashita.

    A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3
    Premieres Saturday, April 9 on HBO GO

    HBO GO A Black Lady Sketch Show S3

    This HBO Original comedy series presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Quinta Brunson. Set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests, the first two seasons received critical acclaim and has been nominated for a total of 8 Primetime Emmy® Awards, winning for Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming in 2021. Stream seasons 1 and 2 on HBO GO.

    The Flight Attendant Season 2
    Premieres Thursday, April 21 on HBO GO

    HBO GO The Flight Attendant S2 Kaley Cuoco

    This critically acclaimed, breakthrough series returns for a second season, which finds Cassie Bowden living her best sober life in Los Angeles while moonlighting as a CIA asset in her spare time. When an overseas assignment leads her to inadvertently witness a murder, she becomes entangled in another international intrigue. Season one was nominated for nine Emmys®, and won Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music. Stars Kaley Cuoco. Stream season 1 on HBO GO.

    We Baby Bears
    New episodes premiere Saturday, April 2 on HBO GO

    HBO GO We Baby Bears 10

    Baby Panda, Baby Ice Bear and Baby Grizzle continue their quest for a forever home. This month, catch brand-new episodes as the bear-y adorable trio embark on fresh adventures, encounter new characters and forge new relationships.

    Cartoonito
    Streaming on HBO GO from Monday, April 18 and on Cartoon Network from Monday, March 28, daily from 6am-12pm

    HBO GO Monchhichi 1

    Cartoon Network is proud to present Cartoonito, a collection of learning-based programmes and fun content that is tailored for preschoolers every morning. Top picks include Lucas the Spider, Monchhichi, Dino Ranch, Esme & Roy, and many more. Stream them all on HBO GO from Monday, April 18 or catch them now on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito daily from 6am-12pm.

    Subscribe to HBO GO online at http://www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable.

    HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

  • Tagalized ‘The Kingmaker’ Now Streaming for Free

    Only a few weeks left until the May 2022 Philippine national elections, and efforts to correct history, dismantle historical distortion, and continue building historical integrity have been more vital than ever before.

    In the continued pursuit of historical truth and integrity, The Kingmaker, the controversial documentary film by critically-acclaimed filmmaker Lauren Greenfield on the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ widow Imelda Marcos, released its Tagalog-dubbed version last March 30, 2022, on various streaming platforms such as Youtube and Vimeo.

    The Kingmaker

    “The project idea came out of the screenings with OFW groups who suggested that a Filipino dubbed version of the film will make it more accessible to more Filipinos,” Active Vista Executive Director Leni Velasco said.

    The Tagalized version of The Kingmaker is a collaborative effort of many OFW groups who want to address the massive efforts and tons of money to spread disinformation and muddle accuracy of many historical events perpetrated in these critical times leading up to the elections.

    “The Kingmaker is a critical starting point for further discussion and research about Martial Law and the Marcoses. Primers and discussion guides on authoritarianism and disinformation will be made available in martiallaw.ph to help viewers make clearer, better-informed decisions,” DAKILA Education Director Darlene Ramos Gan added.

    In partnership with Evergreen Pictures, the production behind The Kingmaker, DAKILA through its Active Vista Center will also integrate subtitles in different Philippine languages into the film. The selected languages available include Tagalog, Cebuano, Bikolano, Ilokano, and Hiligaynon.

    According to DAKILA and Active Vista, “We have to be more inclusive now more than ever in advocating human rights and democracy; the people need to hear the truth in their own language.”

    Interested audiences may watch the Tagalog-dubbed version of The Kingmaker on bit.ly/KingmakerPH where they can also access a discussion guide and primers to help facilitate meaningful discussions on this film and its topics.

    For updates, log on to DAKILA’s Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/dakila.philippines.